They both have big goals. But will an unplanned baby derail their futures?

Madison craves so much more out of life. Counting down the days until she leaves for college, the eighteen-year-old dreamer is ready to escape her alcoholic mother and small-town nosiness. But wanting her first time to be with someone she trusts, she approaches her best guy friend with a sexy farewell proposition.

Hamilton’s excited for the next chapter. Drafted to MLB to start in the minor leagues, he treasures his one special night with his favorite girl as a fond send-off. And unwilling to let it become a final goodbye, he savors each word of their many texts and video calls to stay connected.

Her stomach dropping when she finds out she’s pregnant, Madison scrambles for a way to keep it secret from their tight-knit circle, continue her longed-for education, and not destroy her bestie’s promising baseball career. But though Hamilton is confused by her sudden distance, he discovers a desire for something deeper than friendship.

Will they open their hearts to each other, or will hard choices push them apart?

The Locals is a New Adult small-town, sports romance.series. If you like fun casts of characters, coming-of-age drama, and slow-burn relationships, then you’ll love Haley Rhoades’s beautiful 4 book series.

The Locals Series

The weeks fly by. I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is only four days away.


“Delta’s on her way up,” I inform Fallon and Miss Alba at the kitchen island. My nerves ratchet up a notch as the important conversation rapidly approaches.


At the sound of the doorbell, Liberty hops up and down, cheering. When I told her I invited Delta to join us for lunch, she declared we are having a girl party.


“Liberty,” I attempt to gain her attention, “you can open the door, now.”


My daughter loves “big girl” tasks; opening the front door is one of her favorites. I’d never allow it if we didn’t have the doormen and other security features in our building.


“Hola,” she shouts, opening the door for our guest.


“Hola, Libby,” Delta greets. “What are you wearing?”


I close the door behind our guest as she kneels in front of Liberty. My strong-willed child demanded to wear her Spider-Man costume with a black Batman cape. She shed the hooded mask only moments ago, and her hair is a wild mess.


Chapter 142: Madison